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🌱 How a Lafayette private high school ranks among California’s best

You won't want to miss Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! on the Lafayette Patch calendar

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Hello Lafayette! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Lafayette private high school ranks among California's best

Also on today's calendar: Viva Las Vegas Spectacular Swim Show! and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the 1 way to guarantee winning a small fortune at the casino? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A sprinkle in the morning, with a high of 73 and low of 56 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Clouds giving way to some sun, temps: high: 77, low: 59.
  • Thursday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, with a high of 73 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Best high schools in California (kesq.com) — A new statewide ranking of California's top high schools highlights one private campus in Lafayette, noting its strong A+ Niche grade, small 6:1 student-teacher ratio, and enrollment of about 650 students. Local families can see how this Lafayette school stacks up alongside highly rated campuses in cities like Oakland, Pasadena, and Palo Alto.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lafayette

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday September 1
  • Yoga for adults
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    12:15 pm
  • Gaming for Teens
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    2:45 pm
  • Tinker Thinkers!
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    4:00 pm
  • Young Professionals Networking Group
    Pleasant Hill Chamber of Commerce Hyatt House Lobby Lounge
    5:00 pm
  • Girls Volleyball @ Clayton Valley
    Northgate High Walnut Creek, CA 94598
    5:00 pm
  • JV Volleyball @ Deer Valley
    College Park High Deer Valley High School, 4700 Lone Tree Wy, Antioch, CA 94531, USA
    5:30 pm
  • Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    6:00 pm
  • Drop-In Knitting & Sewing
    Contra Costa County Public Library 1750 Oak Park Boulevard, Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
    6:00 pm
  • Foodie Book Club
    San Ramon Library 100 Montgomery St, San Ramon, CA 94583
    6:00 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • My husband put up an owl box.
    I walk our property everyday. I've been seeing the wood chips, then today I see this. I do not know about the nesting habits of owls. Is this why… (Nextdoor Acalanes Valley)
  • Starbird - Chicken Coup, LLC posted a job opening for Cashier/ Guest Services in Walnut Creek. Apply here.
  • Vuori, Inc. posted a job opening for Retail Sales Associate - Inventory Focused in Walnut Creek. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Lafayette here.

🗞 Nearby News

Moraga

Orinda

  • Curtain Calls: 'POTUS' is a blistering feminist satire coming to Berkeley this month (eastbaytimes.com)
  • What is the California Legislature still waiting to pass? 5 bills to watch (pressdemocrat.com)

Concord

  • League Presses County For ICE Non-Cooperation Ordinance (patch.com)
  • These Oktoberfests Will Raise The First Stein In Contra Costa (patch.com)

Ok Lafayette! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: By starting with a large fortune. (Thank you Kourtney Z. for sending it in!)
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